Heads of state are trying to settle the scandal that has arisen
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Johnson expressed his intention to restore cooperation between France and the UK amid the scandal.
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday, September 24, during a telephone conversation, discussed the scandal around submarines, according to the Elysee Palace.
It is noted that Johnson “expressed his intention to restore cooperation between France and the UK in accordance with our values and common interests.”
In response, Macron said that he “expects offers from him.”
The Elysee Palace indicated that the conversation took place at the request of the British side.
As you know, the new AUKUS alliance between the United States, Great Britain and Australia, signed on September 15, caused a deep diplomatic crisis in the relations of its participants with France.
Within its framework, Australia will receive eight nuclear submarines. Because of this agreement, Australia tore up a multibillion-dollar contract with a French company for conventional submarines.
In Paris called “stab in the back” such a decision of the allies. France recalled its ambassadors from Washington and Canberra for consultation.
Also France threatens block the EU agreement with Australia.
Previous situation Macron discussed with the President of the United States Joe Biden.
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